Description
Prerequisites: ENG 201W English Composition II. This U.S. history
course is centered upon the belief that historical events have social,
economic and political consequences. The emphasis of the course
relates to the relationship among historical events rather than simply
a chronological study of isolated events or people. The scope and
sequence of the course are designed to highlight themes, processes,
and causal relationships between events in order to communicate
that history is a process of continuity as well as change. Utilizing this
approach will result in an increased ability to recognize and analyze
the connection between historical events and present circumstances
and conditions. The National Council of the Social Studies (NCSS)
validates the thematic approach through its own ten thematic strands
of social studies and the goal of “adopting common and multiple
perspectives” on historical events.